East of Eden

“It simmers until the end. But months later it boils”

“The writing is beautiful, the story is beautiful, the characters are beautiful. A deeply moving and layered generational epic. No book has stayed with me like this one, only Lonesome Dove has come close! My all-time favorite, I tell everyone I love to read it.”

“I literally sobbed at the ending—so beautiful. Lee is my all-time favorite character.”

“tenner”

“It’s the greatest book ever written!!!!!”

“Thank you Louise Buckley, for being the person to finally get me to read East of Eden. This book will be etched in my mind forever. Totally cinematic and poignant. Love!”

“Thanks @Louise Buckley for the tip! As good as advertised.”

“Oh how special it is to be truly understood. Steinbeck did his big one. Can’t wait to see Florence Pugh use her charm for evil in the adaptation. 10/10.”

“Best book I’ve ever read hands down.”

“not to be dramatic but i was bereft when i finished this”

“Beautiful reflection on human nature, easy to read tale of generational trauma and growth. Classic but feels modern.”

“on my mount rushmore”

“a must. This book explores themes of man’s capacity for good and evil and everything in between. Steinbeck’s writing is a retelling of the book of genesis (not religiously) but rather philosophical. Truly so much to digest; take your time with this book!”

“Anyone else excited for the Netflix adaptation? Re-reading before I binge”

“Timshel.”

“Rarely do I agree with a white man’s book being a classic BUT this one?! 🫰🏽”